Every vote counts, and Metro wants to make sure Philadelphians have a plan in place to cast their ballot in the 2024 Election.
Whether you plan to vote by mail or in person, here are some important dates and locations to help improve your voting experience.
Election Day general info
Polls are open on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mail-in ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day and must either be mailed in or submitted using one of the 34 designated drop boxes. Visit vote.phila.gov/ballot-drop-off to find the closest box to you.
Polling place locations
To find a polling place, voters can enter your address in the Polling Place Finder App (atlas.phila.gov/voting). For anyone who needs help finding their correct polling place, call 215-686-1590.
Voting by mail
Be sure to carefully read the instructions and fill out the ballot in blue or black ink. Seal the ballot in the yellow secrecy envelope marked “Official Election Ballot,” and place your sealed secrecy envelope inside the dark blue “Ballot Return” envelope. Finally, sign and write the date on the “Voter’s Declaration” located on the back of the ballot return envelope.
Mail-in ballots must either be mailed in or submitted using one of the 34 designated drop boxes.
Rules and Rights
Voters in Philadelphia are only required to show ID if it is the first time they’re voting in a new division. If this is not your first time voting, no ID is required.
If someone is attempting to prevent you from voting, call the city’s election hotline at 215-686-1590 or the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office at 215-686–9641. Campaigning is not allowed in, or within 10 feet of, any Philadelphia polling site. No one is allowed to intimidate, influence or prevent Philadelphians from voting.
For more information on this year’s election, call 215-686-VOTE visit vote.phila.gov
